Penicillin Shortage
On April 29, 2016, a Bicillin® L-A (penicillin G benzathine suspension) drug shortage was announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). California is in the midst of very significant increases in syphilis, including syphilis in pregnant women and congenital syphilis in infants. Benzathine penicillin G is the recommended treatment for syphilis, and the only recommended treatment for pregnant women with syphilis. Please report any shortage of Bicillin® L-A affecting patient care to Marin County HHS Communicable Disease Unit (415 473 4163)
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